Flemish Giant Rabbits and why you need them!!

[@charlesmiddleton3247]

I had a female Flemish named "Kattie". She was so gentle and loving. I rescued her from some not so nice owners. Had her for a number of years with great memories. I used her poos to help in my compost pile and let her roam in the garden.She passed on after I had her for about 4 years. I miss her dearly! Thanks so much for this great content.

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

You are very welcome!! At least Katie passed knowing you loved her!!

[@154g]

How many years do they live?

[@charlesmiddleton3247]

@@154g The one I rescued was at least 6 years old but am not quite knowing of their longevity. Have a great weekend!

[@154g]

@@charlesmiddleton3247 thnx. Just considering buying one for my child

[@charlesmiddleton3247]

@@154g She will love it. I would definitely get a young one to give it time to get to know your family. The ones I had at my small rescue were older ones, by still lovable and entertaining for all ages.

[@bandeano3870]

my grandfather raised rabbits. he used to tell me that these rabbits fed many people during ww2. there was a famine but those who raised rabbits could survive and keep their family alive. I don't know how much truth was in that story LOL but he told it often and was proud of it

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

Wow! That’s cool though!! It may have been a thing back then!! Thanks for the history lesson!! (Maybe) lol

[@riahsrabbitry9268]

Thanks for the video I just added some Flemish giants to my colony.

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

Awesome!! Welcome!! I pray this helps!!

[@firstsergeant9361]

We have a couple Holland Lops so it was nice to learn about these gentle giants. The headstand is what earned my subscription! Bravo Sir.

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

HAHA!!!! Thank you!!!! It was rough. I’m not in the best shape anymore! Thank for subscribing and stopping by!!

[@therabbitswhisper]

my brats eat a lot. Glad they aren't big like yours. I don't think I could afford to own more the a few of them. They are very cool though. Thanks for sharing.

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

You’re very welcome!! They are amazing as pets though!!

[@bigred6815]

Very nice video. I also read that rabbit poop is the only poop you can use as a fertilizer directly on plants without harming the plant.

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

Thank you! Yes but I like to either dry it out and crush it up or I’ll put a bunch in water and use it as a liquid fertilizer. It get disgusting but it’s amazing!

[@WhiteBreadThunder-op6in]

I’m done with FG’s. Glad you are supporting the breed. They eat too much and take too much time to grow out. At 12 weeks, they are still all bone. They are very friendly, docile and easily become pets. Which, makes them heart-breaking to harvest.

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

@@WhiteBreadThunder-op6in I actually agree in both manners. Over the past year or so we have learned that they are not worth it. The only thing that really grows on them are the legs. Every thing else is like you said, skin and bones. The eggs are good also and production is amazing but that is literally all they are good for. If you have too many roosters they will literally gang up on a hen and….. ya know….. I will honestly never get this bread again.

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

OH MY GOSH!!!! I thought this was the “jersey giant” video (which is chickens) lol I’m sorry! We love our rabbits and they are great pets! I don’t like putting them down either! They are so cute and become family after a while and it SUCKS putting them down!!!! I’m sorry I got them confused lol

[@WhiteBreadThunder-op6in]

Too funny. Thanks for your reply. I’ve got one Flemish Giant buck left in the rabbitry. Mr. Grute. He will probably die of old age vs joining me for taco Tuesday. I’’m breeding satins, now.

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

@@WhiteBreadThunder-op6in I may look into those!!

[@WhiteBreadThunder-op6in]

Beautiful pelts, good meat/bone ratio, big liters, and nice meaty 5 pound fryers in 11-12 weeks.

[@toainsully]

Fun fact: Flemish Giant Rabbits were used in the TV Show, Teletubbies

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

lol!!!! Really?? Shows you how much I watched it!! 😂😂

[@ZonaEastham]

In Oklahoma Northeast really thinking about getting me a pair of them gentle Giants Continental rabbits in the near future four my memory mountain homestead

[@lindasapiecha2515]

Mine sleeps on the bed with me at night and we eat salad leaves together everyday 🥰

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

That is cool!! It doesn’t poop in the bed?

[@MysonKirby]

My Son Kirby 🐇 & I say Hi. Kirby 🐇 does the same thing as your Beautiful Bunny 🐇. Kirby 🐰 is a Flemish Giant, Free Roamer, and Eating, Chewing Machine, 15 lbs of Pure Fun. Kirby 🐰 is the Boss of the House 🏡. He's My Life. A 73 year old Crazy Bunny Father. Please Watch My Son Kirby.✨🥰🤗💝💕🥕🥬🍌🐇

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

@@MysonKirby He is so beautiful! I don’t know why but every time I get a black rabbit it dies!! I hope I get one one day!!

[@MysonKirby]

@@thetinyraptorfarm9649 Kirby 🐇 & I Thank you very Much.👍🤗✨🍓🍎🥬🐰

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

@@MysonKirby your very welcome!!

[@milasmalley8143]

I started a colony this week. My set up is similar

[@Dawlatul-Cringe]

"What's going on everybody, my name is Dick..." My 13 Year old brain: 🤯

[@Nautilus1972]

It’s Mr InBetween!

[@mariae6942]

I would like to have one of these rabbits, I have owned quite a few rabbits in my life but never one this big. Can someone tell me if this type of rabbit can be snuggled with in bed at night for example? I have a disabled family member who spends much time in bed, and he would like a rabbit that he can snuggle with when watching tv. I hope the Flemish Giant would work out in this way. All of the prior rabbits we had in the past you could do this with. We used to have French Lops, Chinchillas, and Netherland dwarfs. Please answer anyone who has experience with these adorable rabbits.

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

I would find one as baby, like as soon as the can leave their mom, and raise them up hanging out with your family member. But also these rabbits have a very hard thump and could hurt someone easier than a normal rabbit. But I have seen wemen carrying them around in their purse and they are completely calm all the time. So it’s just how much attention you give and how much love you give. I pray it works out for you and that this helps!!

[@r.j.4950]

What is the meat to bone ratio ? How long to maturity ? How much fat compared to a regular rabbit ? What does the meat taste like compared to a standard meat rabbit ?

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

It’s all about the same really just bigger. I’m not sure about the meat to bone ratio. It’s around 5 months to maturity but they won’t be to full size until around 10 months. Hope that helped!

[@itsskat3]

The meat is gummier so its recommended for stew but it has a fairly decent meat to bone ratio. Raising them to full size is not economical in feed to meat cost ratio but for fryers they are good meat rabbits particularly considering the meat is gummier anyways. So really only let the ones you plan on keeping get full size

[@mikeyg2178]

I would absolutely use this breed for everything you mentioned, companionship first then the meat and fur. How long do they normally live for? Also I've heard that rabbits can die of fear, are these rabbits timid to that degree?

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

No they are not timid at all! All the new babies we just had are all super friendly! They can live up to 10 years. Now when our chickens or cats get too close they start thumping in an attempt to scare them off but other than that they are awesome animals! The other day me and my son heard one choking and I don’t know the heimlich on small animals so I had to put him down. When I skinned it I had to use a razor blade and that barely work!! Their skin is so thick!! How that all helps!!

[@GL_rabbits]

FG don’t come in broken color love the video tho some sweet rabbits

[@SharonWilson-hg1lk]

How can you tell if you have a female/male

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

@@SharonWilson-hg1lk I actually have a video on that. It’s called sexing a rabbit. I can’t remember if it’s before or after this one

[@mohamedfofana970]

How much is the couple of blemish rabbits??

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

You can usually find them around $100 or less. It may depend on the rabbits size or the seller’s idea of how much they think they are worth. The bigger they are, the more they eat so they go for a pretty good penny. Hope that helps my friend!

[@mohamedfofana970]

Thanks,I tough you were selling them

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

@@mohamedfofana970 oh I’m sorry! I am. I didn’t think about you asking to buy one. I only sell locally though. I don’t want to ship them. Do you live in Georgia?

[@richkullberg7987]

Hello sir was just wondering if they grow with their habitat

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

Yes they do and welcome Mr Kullberg!!

[@richkullberg7987]

I guess wat I was asking is if the bigger the space they have the bigger they will grow?

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

@@richkullberg7987 No sir. The lady we bought them from had them in a tiny cage crawling all over each other and they were only teenagers. The Moma was huge!

[@richkullberg7987]

Wow ok

[@luisedet]

Do you have the flemish giant rabbit for sale n export?

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

I do not. Sorry. I'm going to put them down. They got out of the pen and several of them got killed so I only have 5 left

[@amberkirk8574]

How did they get out of the pen?

[@kathleenrobertpogue6818]

I have a pet flemish giant. Ive thought about breeding for fur. But u don't know what I would do with the meat. I already know I would end up with more meat than I could eat.

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

You can always make jerky out of them! It's REALLY good!! If you smoke them over wood, it tastes a lot better than that liquid smoke stuff. Or you can can it freeze it or make a broth and jar it. Hang in there my friend! It will seem overwhelming to start off but trust me, it's really easy and a lot of fun!! Need any tips or anything don't hesitate to ask!!

[@MysonKirby]

My Son Kirby 🐇 & I say Hi to that Beautiful Bunny 🐰. Kirby 🐇 is a Flemish Giant, Free Roamer, and Eating Chewing Machine, 15 lbs of Pure Fun. Kirby 🐰 is the Boss of the House 🏡. Please Watch My Son Kirby.✨🤗🥰💝🍌💥🐇🥕

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

Awesome will do!! Thanks for commenting!!! I love these rabbits!!!

[@mudasir6063]

sir I am from India kashmir I need this bread

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

They are a wonderful pet and great for meat. I'd sell you one but all mine are spoken for. I hope you can find some where you are!

[@zahidyousuf4387]

Gray giant is here available

[@Nautilus1972]

Not ideal as meat rabbits due to high bone to meat ratio.

[@slappychap969]

Just like raising dogs n cats for eating..

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

Thank you for your comment!

[@andreisharma]

They eat meat why tf would you eat them. You’d need to raise rabbits to feed them. But sure I guess you can if you give them a nice life and make it quick go ahead

[@thetinyraptorfarm9649]

@@andreisharma thank you for commenting!

[@tylercrawford5549]

Why do you say that?

[@154g]

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